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COPA and COGECA enthusiastically welcome this initiative, and the willingness of the Commission to apply very targeted updates to the Organic Legislation. We highlight that the Organic Legislative Framework functions and establishes a system that is unique and offers added value to the European Union.

COPA and COGECA are the two main umbrella organizations representing farmers and agricultural cooperatives at the European Union level. A key concern is that farmers could become subject to direct or indirect mandatory obligations to use bio-based fertilisers, while having limited ability to recover the resulting additional costs. Agricultural markets are highly competitive, and farmers are generally price takers.

Copa and Cogeca represent th European farmers and Agri-Food Cooperatives. We would like to reiterate our comments on the revision of the Climate Delegated Act (CDA), which have not been sufficiently reflected in the current draft Delegated Regulation.

European farmers and agri-cooperatives welcome the initiative from the European Commission to open the Annex I of the EU Deforestation Regulation and to consult stakeholders on this proposal. However, no simplification for farmers, forest owners and their cooperatives is proposed.

The long-awaited Environment Omnibus expected by the European Commission it falls short on the EU farmers and cooperative's ambitions. Despite its own Vision for Agriculture and Food, which recognises the urgent need for real, cross-cutting simplification beyond the CAP, the Commission has again chosen minimal ambition and cosmetic changes, at least for now.

The disaggregated default values in Annex V, Part D play a central role in the RED GHG accounting framework by forming the basis for compliance calculations in the absence of actual data. The draft exhibits multiple material inconsistencies and apparent calculation errors, which significantly affect the accuracy and credibility of the methodology and must be addressed without delay.

Copa and Cogeca welcome the approach as such and the specific draft Annex III to the Nitrates Directive, with the aim to reduce dependence on imported commercial fertilisers or fertilisers produced in Europe at high energy costs by making widespread use of so-called RENURE fertilisers, i.e., fertilisers obtained from the processing of farm manure and comparable to synthetic fertilisers.

Copa-Cogeca takes note of the European Commissions decision to assess the future of fur farming and trade in the EU, with options ranging from regulating the sector to a full ban on farming, imports, and sales. As the voice of European farmers and agri-cooperatives, we strongly urge the Commission to base its assessment on science, facts, and measurable welfare outcomesnot on assumptions or ideological pressure.

Reflection paper EU Forest Monitoring Law Five reasons why we do not need a regulation on the EU Forest Monitoring Law In November 2023 European Commission presented a proposal on a Regulation for an EU Forest Monitoring Law.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

Copa and Cogeca represent the European farmers and their agri-food cooperatives. We call on the Commission to suspend the draft delegated regulation on Union Data Base for biofuels and biogas. We fear the lack of workability of the implementation of the UDB the efficiency of the database to check physically whether a certificate was legitimately issued the use of data from farmers and the data protection the…

Copa and Cogeca, founded respectively in 1958 and 1959, form the united voice of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU. Copa members represent leading farming unions at national level, speaking for millions of farmers across Europe. Cogeca members represent the interests of the thousands of agricultural cooperatives in Europe.

Copa and Cogeca welcome regular evaluation of the Common Plant Variety Right (CPVO). Copa and Cogeca are strong advocates for Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR), recognising the CPVR system as a significant advancement that has greatly benefited the plant breeding sector in Europe. Currently, breeders in Europe develop around 3,000 new varieties each year, demonstrating the success of this system.

Copa and Cogeca appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Commission Regulation repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 547/2011. We acknowledge the Commissions intent to update labelling provisions in line with recent developments in plant protection product (PPP) use, risk assessment, and the Farm to Fork strategy.

Copa and Cogeca welcome the Commission's initiative to address the continuation of the authorisation for the use of a limited proportion of non-organic protein feed in organic pig and poultry production beyond 31 December 2026. The insufficient availability of suitable organic protein feed remains a significant challenge for organic livestock producers across the EU.

We welcome the proposed amendments to Annex II (CMC 10) and Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009. The inclusion of additional derived productssuch as processed frass, glycerine from Category 2 and 3 materials, processed animal protein, meat-and-bone meal, blood products from Category 3, hydrolysed protein, dicalcium and tricalcium phosphate, as well as horn- and hoof-derived materialsrepresents a positive step…

Copa Cogeca welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft Implementing Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 regarding the authorisation and extension of certain stunning and killing methods. Our organisations broadly support science based updates of Annex I that provide farmers and operators with additional, practical tools while maintaining a high level of animal welfare.

Copa and Cogeca welcome the Commissions legislative proposal on the so-called Wine Package and recognise it as a timely opportunity to support the EU wine sector during a period of structural crisis and market uncertainty.

Copa-Cogeca supports the proposed amendments in principle, as they bring useful flexibility and can help address staff shortages while maintaining safety standards. We welcome the use of remote inspection, trained inspection staff, and new technologies, provided these are properly validated, supervised, and implemented with clear safeguards.